Singapore’s weather keeps getting hotter and hotter these days and while an eternal summer may be appealing to some, some of us just need something extra to beat this sweltering heat.
What better way to take a chill pill than to indulge in some chocolate ice cream – sinful, icy and oh-so-satisfying! Check out this list of the best chocolate ice creams in Singapore!
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APIARY – 80% DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
Having many quirky flavours up their sleeves, Apiary has etched its name in many Singaporeans’ ice cream dictionary. Anyone who has been to their cosy cafe would have at least tried their 80% Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. Rich, indulgent and not too sweet, this ice cream is definitely choc-ked full of flavour!
84 Neil Road
Singapore 088844
Tel: +65 6493 7273
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park
AWFULLY CHOCOLATE – HEI ICE CREAM
One of the OG chocolate cafes in Singapore, Awfully Chocolate really knows how to churn out an amazing chocolate ice cream! Over the years, it hasn’t changed one bit – it is still that creamy, rich and super sinful dark chocolate gelato chocolate lovers in Singapore are familiar with.
Awfully Chocolate has several stores. Check out the full list here.
BUTTERKNIFE FOLK – BLACK GOLD
This grown-ups-only ice cream is definitely a treat for those who love a good kick of booze in their chocolate ice cream. In Butterknife Folk’s Black Gold gelato, stout is infused with chocolate. It’s a great pairing – deep and rich stout and sweet chocolate!
109 North Bridge Road
#02-02 Funan Mall
Singapore 179097
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
CHOCOLATE ORIGIN – DARK GELATO
One scoop of Chocolate Origin’s Dark Gelato will make any chocolate-lover swoon. It has a kick of bitterness from the Belgian dark chocolate infused into their creamy gelato. Not too cloying, this ice cream will definitely make you not want to share even a single spoon!
Chocolate Origin has several stores. Check out the full list here.
GODIVA – CHOCOLATE SOFT SERVE
When chocolate giant Godiva announced the launch of their soft serves many years ago, they drew in long lines at every outlet. Once you taste it, it is really no wonder why because it’s just that good! A super-rich and smooth soft-serve sits on a chocolate-crusted cone and is topped with chocolate sauce and a Godiva chocolate square. It’s a real chocolate-lover’s treat!
Godiva has several stores. Check out the full list here.
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MERELY ICE CREAM – EARL GREY MILK CHOCOLATE
Sometimes plain chocolate may get a bit boring, and when that happens, visit Merely Ice Cream for a refreshing Earl Grey Milk Chocolate ice cream! Infused with the floral earl grey, this milk chocolate ice cream is made even more indulgent. This ice cream perfectly melds both tea and chocolate, introducing a perfect pairing in the form of an icy treat!
91 Bencoolen Street
Sunshine Plaza, #01-13
Singapore 189652
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Bencoolen
MOOSH – NUTELLA BROWNIE CHEESECAKE SOFT SERVE
This Muslim-owned ice cream shop in Haji Lane has garnered quite the reputation for its affordable yet decadent soft serves. Moosh serves up a delicious Nutella Brownie Cheesecake soft serve – Nutella Softserve is topped with a rich chocolate sauce, fudgey brownie crumbs and malt shavings. This is one for our Muslim friends who need a way to beat the heat!
Moosh Softserve
44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thurs: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
OCD CAFE – SINGLE-ORIGIN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
Its name stands for Obsessive Chocolate Desire and they’re very aptly named. This chocolate cafe has an extensive selection of single-origin chocolate ice creams – think 72% Dark from Brazil, a rich 85% Dark from Africa and even a sweeter 30% Milk Chocolate from Madagascar. True chocolate lovers will definitely want to taste these unique chocolate ice cream flavours!
114 Jln Besar, Singapore 208834
THE DARK GALLERY – FROZEN SMORES
A cube of 80% Dark Chocolate ice cream is encased in pillowy torched marshmallow when you order the Frozen Smores from The Dark Gallery. The fluffy marshmallow gives the ultra-rich dark chocolate ice cream a sweet note. Once you try this, you’ll probably think it’s the best way to eat an ice cream!
The Dark Gallery has several stores. Check out the full list here.
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TOM’S PALETTE – VARLHONA CHOCOLATE SORBET
This decadent ice cream is made from 59% Ariaga dark chocolate from Varlhona. It’s especially unique with its slightly fruity taste but it still is super rich in cocoa flavour. Did we also mention that it’s also dairy-free? Double the delicious!
51 Middle Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188959
Tel: +65 6977 9749